Spanish Speaking Behavior Technician
About The Position
Behavior Technicians work one-on-one with children with autism, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). They use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing interfering behaviors. The employer provides comprehensive training, and prior experience is not required. The role involves working with children who may be unpredictable or confrontational and requires comfort with active movement, including standing, walking, sitting, grasping, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, and sometimes lifting or carrying children or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Passionate about helping children with autism.
- Patient, compassionate, and able to work well in a team.
- At least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and a Tuberculosis test if one has not been completed in the last year.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
- Ability to move in various positions, including sitting, squatting, and bending.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Behavior Technician.
- Experience working with children with autism or other learning disabilities.
- Experience as a teacher’s aide, tutor, CNA, caregiver, or home health aide.
Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with children with autism.
- Implement individualized behavior intervention plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Use evidence-based techniques to teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
- Help reduce interfering behaviors.
Benefits
- Structured career path in the field of Behavioral Analysis.
- Discounts to hundreds of retail partners through Benefit Hub.
- Access to Centria’s Employee Assistance Plan, including mental health and counseling benefits.
- Early wage access through Rain.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
